Michaela Brake

Michaela Brake

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Michaela Brake is a prominent New Zealand rugby player known for her exceptional skills on the field. As a member of the Black Ferns Sevens team, she has made significant contributions to the sport, showcasing her talent and leadership. In a recent tournament in Vancouver, she broke the try-scoring record, cementing her legacy in women's rugby and inspiring future generations of athletes.

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Michaela Brake was encouraged to confidently switch codes to join the Warriors women's team.

NRLW 2026: Warriors women target first Premiership with powerhouse lineup
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-01
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Michaela Brake was the first try scorer for the New Zealand Warriors in their return to the NRLW.

Netball NZ’s struggles, school sport bans fuel women’s sport naughty list - Alice Soper
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-23
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Cross-code signing Michaela Brake has made herself unavailable for a second consecutive week due to personal reasons.

Warriors Women v Bulldogs Women: Live updates from the round six NRLW clash
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-09
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Michaela Brake is a two-time sevens Olympic gold medallist who brings experience and professionalism to the team.

The Big League Podcast: Warriors Women captain on the cost of playing NRLW
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-01
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Michaela Brake scored a try set up by Sarah Hirini, contributing to the Black Ferns Sevens' lead.

Rugby Sevens: Black Ferns Sevens win Sevens World Championship in style
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-05
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Michaela Brake attended the inaugural Go for Gold testing days and has gone on to become one of New Zealand’s greatest rugby players.

Next Ferns: NZ Rugby’s nationwide search for new female talent
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-10
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Michaela Brake breaks try-scoring record as Black Ferns Sevens make strong start in Vancouver.

Michaela Brake breaks try-scoring record as Black Ferns Sevens make strong start in Vancouver
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-02-22
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